Whats the best wood for a sub box?

[Chrishuff1]

Any idea?

 

[blahblah99]

3/4" MDF.

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

Originally posted by: blahblah99
3/4" MDF.

 

[Chrishuff1]

Whats MDF and got a pic?

 

[flxnimprtmscl]

MDF = Medium Density Fiberboard.

 

[MikeMike]

about 19$ at your local lowes store for a 4'1" x 8'1" board.

it splits easier than a prostitutes legs though.

MIKE

 

[Apex]

Baltic Birch is probably the best (slightly more rigid than MDF). MDF close behind that. Design of your sub will account for a bigger difference than the materials though.

Aim for 1" to 1.5" thick for a good sub (if you're using high power high excursion drivers), especially in the baffle.

 

[Howard]

Bracing is more important for sub enclosures than the thickness of the walls, once the thickness reaches a certain point.

MDF is easy to work with, as it's dimensionally stable (and true), cuts easily (but you need breathing protection), and you can find it anywhere.

Apex, I think baltic birch plywood is a hell of a lot stiffer than MDF.

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
about 19$ at your local lowes store for a 4'1" x 8'1" board.

it splits easier than a prostitutes legs though.

MIKE

experienced with that sorta thing?

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP

Originally posted by: nourdmrolNMT1
about 19$ at your local lowes store for a 4'1" x 8'1" board.

it splits easier than a prostitutes legs though.

MIKE

experienced with that sorta thing?

im experienced with the wood yes. but not prostitutes.

MIKE

 

[Chrishuff1]

You guys rock! I'll post pics after I build it (Saturday). Thanks for the help!